Marriage: Christian Marriage
MEANING AND TYPES OF MARRIAGE Marriage is a union between a mature man and woman as husband and wife to raise a family. Such a union makes them a couple. The Christians understand marriage as the oneness of the man…
Acadlly Learning
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Acadlly Learning
Lesson Notes, Audio Lessons, Exam Questions
Mrs. ANELE
I am Anele O. T., a dedicated CRS/CRK/CRE teacher with 15 years of teaching experience. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and a Master's degree in Theology. My passion lies in teaching the young ones with moral and ethical values, and promoting understanding of Christian teachings.
Man’s Power in Creation
God created the first man from the dust and made a helper fit for him. Adam called her woman because she was taken from his ribs. God gave Adam powers over all creatures. He told the man to rule over…
The Destiny of Man in God’s Creation
Man was created in the image of God after His likeness. Man is thus referred to as “the pyramid of creation”. He is the crown of creation. God gave man power to subdue and have dominion over every created thing.…
The Creation Story
BIBLICAL ACCOUNT OF CREATION According to the book of Genesis, in the beginning, God created the heaven and earth. The earth was void, without form and dark, and the spirit of God moved upon the waters. On the first day,…
The Sovereignty of God
WHO IS GOD? In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God (John 1:1). God is the Lord of all Lords, King of all Kings, the Invisible. The Miracle Worker, The Most…
Kinship System in African Communities
Kinship refers to the relationships between people. These can be by blood, marriage or adoption. People who belong to the same kinship system are referred to as kin. Importance of the kinship system and ties Kinship relationships were and still…
CRK/CRE/CRS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the importance of reading the Bible? Strengthens people’s faith. Helps in spreading the gospel. Helps in composition of songs and hymns. Acts as a reference when we write its translations and other books. Promotes good relationship between God…
Selected Aspects of African Religious Heritage
Introduction All Traditional African Communities believe in a Supreme Being who is the origin and sustainer of all things: He is the creator of the universe and all that it contains. All Africans agree that nobody has ever seen God.…
African Concept of God, Spirits And Ancestors
Africans believed in existence of a supreme being who lived in mountains, clouds and the sky. God was the creator of the universe. In African traditions, religion was integrated in every aspect of life and daily activities. For example, farming…
African Concept of God, Spirits And Ancestors
Africans believed in the existence of a supreme being who lived in the mountains, clouds and the sky. God was the creator of the universe. In African traditions, religion was integrated into every aspect of life and daily activities. For…
Achievements And Failures of King Solomon
ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES OF KING SOLOMON (1 KING 3 – 12) After David died, his son Solomon became the next king. Kingship in Israel was hereditary. Solomon was chosen by David to be his successor. He took over from David…
Selected Aspects of African Religious Heritage
All Traditional African Communities believe in a Supreme Being who is the origin and sustainer of all things: He is the creator of the university and all that it contains. All Africans agree that nobody has ever seen God. Therefore,…
Jewish And African Practices of Circumcision
The rite of circumcision was started by Abraham and has been practised by the Jews up to the present time. In the Old Testament, it was important because: Circumcision in African Communities Jewish and African Practices of Circumcision Similarities In…
Faith And God Promises To Abraham
Introduction The background to the call of Abraham is found in the first book of the bible. This is Genesis, which is a Greek word meaning “Beginning”. The relationship between Adam and God was good, but after Adam disobeyed GOD,…
The Testing of Abraham’s Faith
THE TESTING OF ABRAHAM’S FAITH (GEN. 22: 1 – 18) God tested Abraham’s faith by asking him to go and sacrifice his only son, Isaac. This was the son he loved so much. He was to travel to Mount Moniah.…
The Teachings From The Biblical Creation Accounts
THE TEACHINGS FROM THE BIBLICAL CREATION ACCOUNTS God’s creation was good. Everything He created, God said it was good. It was without flaws and mistakes. God is the provider. God created everything that man needs. He also created food for…
Traditional African Understanding of Creation
The traditional African view of creation is brought out through traditional stories of creation (Myths). The Agikuyu, Akamba, Gusii and other Kenyan communities have stories explaining their origin. These stories give each community a sense of belonging and identity. The…
Major Bible Translations From The Original Languages To Local Languages
These books of the Bible are accepted as the Canon of the Bible. The term Canon means Standard or guidance, or rule. Translation means the expression of books by words and pictures, poems and songs from one language to another.…
Bible Translations in African Languages
Christian missionaries established schools in order to teach literacy which helped Africans to read the Bible. Made it easy for missionaries to spread the gospel to the African communities. Increased the demand for the Bible. This led to the writing…
Attributes of God From The Biblical Creation Accounts
The creation stories tell us that God is: The sole creator and the only source of life Immortal and Eternal He is self-existent God of order Source of goodness and true happiness Holy, merciful and just Provider and sustainer of…